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About Super Shock Tip (SST) Ammunition

These loadings feature Hornady's polymer-tipped hunting bullets designed for exceptional accuracy and devastating terminal performance on big game animals. Developed by Hornady for hunting applications, the Super Shock Tip bullet incorporates a polymer tip that enhances ballistic coefficient and initiates rapid, controlled expansion while the engineered jacket design creates maximum shock and energy transfer upon impact. The SST design provides superior long-range accuracy and flat trajectory while delivering explosive terminal performance that creates large wound channels for quick, ethical kills on game animals. These types of loadings are well-suited for big game hunting applications where exceptional accuracy, rapid expansion, and maximum energy transfer are essential for effective harvesting of medium to large game animals at varying hunting distances.

Common Super Shock Tip (SST) Calibers

• 7.62x39:The 7.62×39 cartridge was introduced in 1944 and represents an early intermediate cartridge. While the intermediate 7.92×33 Kurz precedes the 7.62×39, the latter is still in common use today while the other has been completely phased out of conventional usage. The cartridge officially entered service in 1945 and served as the standard issue military cartridge for the Soviets for most of the Cold War, still seeing some limited usage today. Beyond the Soviet Union, countless other countries on nearly every continent have utilized the cartridge in one form or another. This is mainly due to the fact that many surplus firearms worked their way around the globe as newer equipment became available and countries sold off or exported surplus arms.
• .300 Blackout:The .300 Blackout cartridge has enjoyed popularity for nearly two decades. This intermediate cartridge was developed by Advanced Armament Corporation in 2009 and provides shooters with versatile supersonic and subsonic loadings. The round was designed to be utilized in M4/AR-15 style firearms and utilizes STANAG type magazines. An initial motivation for the development of the round was to potentially replace the current 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. The round features a tame recoil impulse and low back pressure. These traits make it a favorite among suppressed shooters as one can achieve near “Hollywood quiet” suppression when the right loading, suppressor, and firearm come together.
• 7mm Remington Magnum:7mm Remington Magnum, often referred to as 7mm Rem Mag, is a powerful and versatile rifle cartridge. Introduced in 1962 by Remington Arms, this cartridge is popular among hunters and long-range shooters due to its impressive velocity and energy. It is well-regarded for its flat trajectory, making it ideal for shooting at extended distances.
• .300 Winchester Magnum:The .300 Winchester Magnum was introduced in 1963 and has since established itself as one of the most versatile and popular long-range cartridges. Known for its flat trajectory and powerful performance, the .300 Win Mag is favored by hunters, military snipers, and competitive shooters alike. It’s especially effective for big game hunting, where stopping power and accuracy are critical.
• 6.5 Creedmoor:The 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced by Hornady in 2007 and serves as a modern expansion on the concept of a 6mm round. This relatively new cartridge has become increasingly popular in recent years, establishing a solid reputation in both the world of hunting and precision shooting. Like the .243 Win, the 6.5 Creedmoor is also well-known for its light recoil, accuracy, and flat trajectory. The cartridge has garnered attention from law enforcement and military agencies as rifles in the caliber have been tested and employed in marksman and sniper type roles.

Firearms that Use Super Shock Tip (SST) Ammo

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